Patient's question:
A one-year-old baby had a fever of 38 degrees Celsius last night and 39 degrees Celsius this morning. They were given Tylenol twice during the day and used herbal rectal fever-reducing medicine at the pediatric hospital in the evening. A herbal patch was applied to the navel. The fever hasn't subsided yet and is still rising above 39 degrees Celsius. What should be done? The pediatric hospital doctor said not to give fever-reducing medicine. Is it dangerous to have a fever of 39 degrees Celsius in the middle of the night? How can this be best resolved? Can we wait until the morning to see?Doctor's answer:
Dear Inquirer, hello, I am the doctor from FastAskDoctor who is here to resolve your queries. According to your description, your baby has had a fever for two days and the current temperature is below 38.5°C. It is recommended to use lukewarm water for bathing or apply ice packs to both armpits and the area where the femoral artery passes through the groin on both thighs. At the same time, drink plenty of warm water to lower the temperature as soon as possible to avoid high fever seizures. If the temperature does not decrease, please go to the hospital for follow-up promptly.